Greenville Bed Sore Lawyers

A pressure sore is a sore or ulcer caused by prolonged pressure to one area of the body. Bed sores develop over time. The elderly and incapacitated are especially at risk for developing pressure ulcers and bed sores due to decreased mobility.

Frequently moving and repositioning an individual to relieve pressure can help prevent bed sores. Proper nutrition and hydration are also important to preventing and healing bed sores. Nursing homes should be taking these steps and others to ensure the health of their residents. When they fail to do so, they can be held accountable for their actions and harm.

At the Greenville law firm of Christian & Davis, LLC, we represent families whose loved ones have been injured due to nursing home abuse or neglect. If a spouse, parent, or other family member has developed a bed sore, contact our law firm to discuss your legal options.

Complications of a Bed Sore

Bed sores are very dangerous for the elderly. An infection can quickly develop, causing severe skin, tissue, muscle, and bone damage. For physically vulnerable nursing home patients with an already compromised immune system, a bed sore can be the beginning of a serious medical problem. Often, once a bed sore is detected, it is too late to avoid the serious complications that accompany this injury. Bed sores may be very painful and can result in disfigurement, surgery, amputation, or death.

Nursing home staff should closely monitor patients who are bedridden, confined to a wheelchair, or unable to move independently. Besides frequent repositioning, proper nutrition and care should be exercised to prevent bed sores.

We can help your family seek the compensation you deserve after a loved one has been injured at a nursing home. We will fully investigate your case, obtaining medical records and other important information documenting your loved one's injuries. But our work goes beyond that. We are personally and professionally invested in making nursing homes safer for all residents. Each attorney at our firm is a member of The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care (formerly NCCNHR). Learn more about dehydration and weight loss, and other signs of nursing home neglect.

Contact Anderson Pressure Ulcer Attorneys

Contact medical malpractice attorneys from our firm to schedule a free consultation. We are experienced in personal injury law, and can help you seek compensation after a loved one has been injured at a nursing home.